just saw this email at the AUGPhil ML

any reactions ???



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Dear Friends,

I'm asking all on this mail list for some help. Please view the thread below. In a nutshell, apparently there were some disparaging remarks made against Filipino medical professionals on last night's TV episode of Desperate Housewives. (see the remark below). I'm asking all those who believe this situation needs a formal apology from the ABC TV network and must not be left undone. Let's all please flood Larry King's Web site with complaints to be certain he acts on this matter and takes issue with the problem.

ted


> From: Ted Padova
> Date: October 2, 2007 8:53:16 AM GMT+08:00
> To: mindanaobloggers@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Min.Bloggers] Re: Philippines vs Desperate Housewives
> Reply-To: mindanaobloggers@googlegroups.com
>
> I am a foreigner from the USA living here in Davao City and I am in total disbelief of the lack of sensitivity of the ABC network, it's producers, and performers. Something must be done about this immediately.
>
> I think one of the best sources to inform is Larry King. He has a regular TV show and he has a Web site with easy access to offer comments. I urge all to write a post on Mr. King's web site. You'll find him at: http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?12
>
> What's nice about his site is you won't need a log on password. You can add your comment immediately.
>
> I just posted my comment as shown below:
>
> ___________
>
> Dear Mr. King,
>
> I am an American citizen living in the Philippines and want to alert you to a situation that I think would be newsworthy for your broadcast.
>
> This issue is related to the most recent broadcast of ABC's TV episode of Desperate Housewives. Apparently Teri Hatcher's character last night was quoted as saying something to her OB character that she hopes "he's not a graduate of some Philippine Med School."
>
> Upon hearing this remark, a good many people in the Philippines are outraged. I dare say that ABC wouldn't let the character say "I hope he didn't graduate from a black or Hispanic college." Yet apparently ABC finds no problem casting aspersions on the Filipino people.
>
> The reality of medicine as it relates to the Philippines is that the Philipppines is the largest supplier of nurses to the USA from abroad. This year over 5,000 nurses went to work in the USA compared to the next largest supplier in China only providing 200 nurses. Each of the overseas workers need to pass tough medical qualifications tests and almost all of them passed on the first testing. A great testiment to the many fine universities in this country.
>
> The Filipino people are among the most educated in areas of mdicine and technology. Manila is the most popular medical site for all Asian countires. And people fly to Manila for the most complicated medical conditions from all over Asia. They are not going to Japan, Korea, or Thailand becuase the best in this area of the world is in the Philippines.
>
> As an American living in a country with some of the most decent and kindest people worldwide, I am outraged by Ms. Hatcher's comments and ABC's total lack of sensitivity.
>
> I dearly hope you run a special on this issue and invite some of the many well trained medical professionals in the USA who are Filipino citizens working abroad.
>
> A small measure of your intervention in this issue will go a long way in helping ease the outrage and pain experienced by people in this wonderful country.
>
> Kindly yours,
>
> ted padova
>
> ___________
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I thought it might be good to share this here, if you haven't heard it yet.
>>
>> If it's not true, good.
>>
>> It it's true, good luck to Teri Hatcher I hope she doesn't need to go to the hospital anytime soon. =)
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Maying
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> Dear fellow Pinoy Moms:
>>
>> Last night, Desperate Housewives, in their season premiere insulted the Philippine doctors. I took it as an insult to all of us, and I am in this crusade trying to get our voice heard and our dignity defended, but i am just a stay at home mom watching a toddler who happens to be taking a nap right now.
>>
>> Is there any of you who can get someone from the government to help us? I want ABC in the news, I want Desperate Housewives in the news, making an apology to the Philippine medical community, including the nurses, therapists, and caregivers, and to every single Filipino offended by their script. Can the Philippines sue ABC the tv network?
>>
>> I want ABC to apologize to all Filipino mothers who are raising their children to be good citizens of the Philippines and other countries. We have children born abroad, children who moved abroad, and I can't just sit down and watch a show insult all of us.
>>
>> Whover can help, i appreciate it. Please reply to labanpinoy@gmail.com. That's still me, i created the email address for this purpose.
>>
>> Thank you and God Bless
>>
>> Jeannie Hizon
>>
>> writerjean.blogspot.com
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Pinoy Forever < labanpinoy@gmail.com>
>> Date: Oct 1, 2007 12:39 PM
>> Subject: Philippines vs Desperate Housewives
>> To: Waltzbee Rood < waltz04@hotmail.com>
>> Cc: Lauren Alba , nenette bundalian < nettebundi@yahoo.com>, EMM , joannah williams < joannahwilliams@yahoo.com>, writerjean@gmail.com
>>
>> Okay guys. What can we do exactly? Whose help can we seek? Can we sue anyone?
>>
>> On 10/1/07, Waltzbee Rood wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hello Kababayan,
>> I'm a Filipina living in Michigan and a proud Phil.Nursing Sch.graduate. I was outraged by last night's episode and I'm glad many of us feel the same way. I have many friends who are doctors, nurses & physical therapists who work very very hard to make a living here, ABC owes us all an apology for that very insensitive remark.
>> I posted a bulletin in my Friendster Account this morning, here it is:
>>
>> Date:
>>
>>
>> Monday, October 1, 2007 5:07 AM
>>
>> Subject:
>>
>>
>> OFFENSIVE Remark Abt.FILIPINO DOCs on Des.Housewives
>>
>> Message:
>>
>>
>> Monday, Oct.01.07
>>
>> I watched the Premiere of Desperate
>> Housewives last night on ABC and was
>> very offended by the remark of Teri
>> Hatcher's character about Filipino
>> doctors. She said to her OB that she
>> hopes "he's not a graduate of some
>> Philippine Med School". I'm married to
>> a Caucasian and you can just imagine
>> how sensitive I am about racial
>> matters :( It was ONE line but I heard
>> it loud and clear and I hated it. Why?
>> because the writers were insensitive
>> and that line was downright offensive
>> to Filipino Doctors /healthcare
>> workers and the whole Filipino
>> Community as a whole. To think that
>> SOOOO many Philippine grad.doc /nurses
>> work here, how dare they include such
>> line? I'm glad I'm NOT the only one
>> who caught it, when I checked the
>> show's website message board, it is
>> overflowing with sentiments as mine.
>>
>> Sad, -Waltz
>>
>> Here are some:
>>
>> "from user:UPMed"
>> I agree. Totally unacceptable! I loved
>> DH before today. Teri Hatcher (aka
>> Susan) is not an innocent mouthpiece.
>> She knew what she was saying. If the
>> writer and director were ignorant
>> morons, then she should have taken it
>> upon herself to question the script.
>> Well I guess she is as dumb as her
>> character. DH may be fictional BUT it
>> promotes an unfounded stereotype of
>> Doctors that graduated from
>> Philippine med schools. If some
>> Filipino viewers who posted messages
>> on this board think it was "ok and no
>> big deal" then they are entitled to
>> feel that way. But personally, as a
>> Filipino, this was foul! Philippine
>> graduate doctors working in the USA
>> are one of the finest in the world.
>> They have come so far to get the
>> respect they have rightfully earned in
>> this country and in the world, only to
>> be bad mouthed by some ignorant
>> actress. ABC has no right to
>> stereotype graduates of Philippine
>> Medical schools that way. There may
>> be a few schools in the Philippines
>> that may not be at par with
>> international standards but by and
>> large, graduates of Philippine Medical
>> schools are topnotch. ABC should be
>> ashamed. And yes, it's a big deal if
>> you wrongfully stereotype a group of
>> top notch professionals.
>>
>> "User:USTMed1992"
>> true libra said get a life and the
>> insensitive writers of these program
>> meant that we filipino doctors do not
>> know what we are doing. so i hope
>> when you get sick a FILIPINO
>> healthcare giver will see you. You
>> will see in almost all the hospital
>> here in the US there are FILIPINO
>> nurses and doctors in every
>> hospital. It is because we are
>> competent, we have passed all your
>> requisites and we want an APOLOGY.
>> This is the last time we are going to
>> watch your show!!!!
>>
>> "User:VMyron"
>> that line spoken by Susan Mayers about
>> checking the O.B. Gyn's credentials to
>> make sure he is not some doctor from
>> Philippine med school is derogatory
>> and unacceptable. Filipino doctors
>> are treating many Americans and people
>> all over the world. I think you
>> should fire your writer and every
>> other person involved in letting this
>> script 'pass.' That alone is not
>> enough, you better come up with a way
>> to correct your mistake. Thousands
>> of America's elders, men, women and
>> children depend on Filipinos.
>> Insulting our doctors is insulting a
>> whole country of us.

Ricky was a great friend with a wonderful sense of humor, here is one of those times he was at the center of attraction, inspiring this amusing and unforgettable song.

Star Wars Philippines Outing
Gary's beach house in Zambales
April 24-25, 2004


Hubad na Ricky


Nandito kami
kina Gary
walang ginawa kundi kumain
at mag-swimming.
Isang gabi, ako'y nagulat
sa aking nakita.

Hubad na Ricky
Hmmm Hmmmmm
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa

Malayo man sa amin
Ako'y di mapakali
Sa sobrang pag-iisip

Hubad na Ricky
Hmmm Hmmmmm
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa
Hubad na Ricky
Sa beach...
Sa beach...

(instrumental)

Kahit kami'y palabas dito
Kami'y nag-eenjoy
At kahit si Gary may namimiss
Pasalamat may texting
'Di ko alam ang gagawin
Pagka't ako'y naiinggit
Pero ako'y natutuwa
Dahil meron naman ditong

Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa

Kahit saan man magpunta
Si Ricky lamang ang naghuhubad
Kahit saan, kahit anong oras
Kahit san lupalot na bituwin

Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa
Hubad na Ricky
Aaaaa aaaaaa


SOURCE video at http://onealtr.multiply.com/video/item/7